Karl Kae Knecht Cartoon

St. Patrick's Day. Patron saint of Ireland. Observed there and elsewhere--on this, the anniversary of his death March 17, 465. Muchly so in U.S. Boston since 1737. NY City since 1762. The British evacuated Boston March 17, 1776 and Washington authorized "St. Patrick" as the day's countersign. In history, legend, and song, many are the stories of his life, many serious--some humorous. Statue in St. Patrick's Cathedral, Fifth Avenue at 50th New York City. The shamrock stands for the Emerald Isle as it also typifies the symbol he used for the Blessed Trinity. His banishing snakes from Ireland Isle one of most common tales. Born in England near Scotland border early in 5th [sic] century when 16 Irish pirates took him into Ireland--in slavery. After 7 years escaped back to England. He entered the Church. When in 405 A.D. canonized [sic] by Pope Celestine, who gave him name Patricius--(originally named Succuth) he preached the gospel in Ireland with many adventures and experiences, until his death. Authentic records are numerous. His grave in Downpatrick, Ireland. Flag of Ireland first year of Christian Era. Green with gold figures. Flag before union with Great Britain. Present flag. In 1949 Ireland became a free nation after 780 years of rule by the British. The Republic covers 26 of the 32 counties. 6 north counties voted to remain with Great Britain. Green, white, orange. Ireland an island in Atlantic Ocean west of England. Has population of 2,960,000. [in margins: A Few Highlights on This Day. 1954.]

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St. Patrick's Day. Patron saint of Ireland. Observed there and elsewhere--on this, the anniversary of his death March 17, 465. Muchly so in U.S. Boston since 1737. NY City since 1762. The British evacuated Boston March 17, 1776 and Washington authorized "St. Patrick" as the day's countersign. In history, legend, and song, many are the stories of his life, many serious--some humorous. Statue in St. Patrick's Cathedral, Fifth Avenue at 50th New York City. The shamrock stands for the Emerald Isle as it also typifies the symbol he used for the Blessed Trinity. His banishing snakes from Ireland Isle one of most common tales. Born in England near Scotland border early in 5th [sic] century when 16 Irish pirates took him into Ireland--in slavery. After 7 years escaped back to England. He entered the Church. When in 405 A.D. canonized [sic] by Pope Celestine, who gave him name Patricius--(originally named Succuth) he preached the gospel in Ireland with many adventures and experiences, until his death. Authentic records are numerous. His grave in Downpatrick, Ireland. Flag of Ireland first year of Christian Era. Green with gold figures. Flag before union with Great Britain. Present flag. In 1949 Ireland became a free nation after 780 years of rule by the British. The Republic covers 26 of the 32 counties. 6 north counties voted to remain with Great Britain. Green, white, orange. Ireland an island in Atlantic Ocean west of England. Has population of 2,960,000. [in margins: A Few Highlights on This Day. 1954.]